June starts this weekend, as does some great outdoor (and indoor) fun for the entire family. Check out HAPPY PLACE Boston, or head to Symphony Hall for a John Williams’ film night tribute, grab something yummy at the Gelato Festival, catch Kool & The Gang at a local performance and more. Here are our picks for the weekend:
Friday, May 31
Head to HAPPY PLACE and experience larger than life size installations, multi-sensory immersive rooms and dozens of moments curated to Capture Your Happy. Tickets are $20-$30. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., 500 Boylston St., Boston.
Celebrate the end of the week at The Lawn on D. Play, enjoy great food, drinks and lawn games, plus live music from the Royal Furs at 6 p.m.. 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., The Lawn on D, 420 D St., Boston.
Blue Man Group at the Charles Playhouse
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Combining music, technology and comedy, Blue Man Group creates a form of entertainment that can’t be defined, but appeals to people of all ages. Described as “innovative,” “energetic” and “wildly entertaining,” the best way to truly understand what Blue Man Group is, is to see the show yourself. Tickets start at $35. Performances today at 10:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Charles Playhouse, 74 Warrenton St., Boston.
Chocolate Tour of Harvard Square
Join Off the Beaten Path Food Tours for a 90 minute chocolate tour of Harvard Square where you’ll hear interesting stories about the area, learn some fun facts about chocolate and sample some of what they say is the best and most interesting chocolaty treats around. Tickets are $35. 7 p.m., Harvard Square, Cambridge.
John Williams' Film Night Tribute
The Boston Pops bring some of the cinema’s greatest music to life tonight, featuring scores from its own JohN Williams. Enjoy music from the latest “Star Wars” film, as well as selections performed live to movie excerpts. Tickets start at $37. 8 p.m. Symphony Hall, 301 Massachusetts Ave., Boston.
Enjoy a free night full of astronomy themed fun. Hope for good weather and small telescopes will be available for a hands-on experience, plus visitors can view the evenings featured astronomical object through the 11” Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope in the Museum’s Gilliland Observatory. 8:30 p.m., Museum of Science, Boston, Gilliland Observatory, 1 Science Park, Boston.
Saturday, June 1
Come play in and enjoy great food, drinks and lawn games at The Lawn on D. 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Enjoy live music on the lawn from Never in Vegas at 6 p.m.., The Lawn on D, 420 D St., Boston.
Head to HAPPY PLACE and experience larger than life size installations, multi-sensory immersive rooms and dozens of moments curated to Capture Your Happy. Tickets are $20-$30. 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., 500 Boylston St., Boston.
LEGO City: Report for Duty Event
The police chief needs a hero and it’s you at the LEGO City Report for Duty event. Activities include: build your own police badge, build your own police car to chase down the bad guys and take your helicopter on a test flight, plus enjoy a costume character meet and greets, other interactive themed activities and more. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., LEGOLAND Discovery Center, 598 Assembly Row, Somerville.
Once Upon a Time...Stories at the Symphony Sensory-Friendly Performance
Join the Boston Pops for this first-time, sensory-friendly concert designed for all families with children or adults diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder or sensory sensitivities. 11 a.m., Symphony Hall, 301 Massachusetts Ave., Boston.
Gelato Festival America: Boston 2019
Gelato Festival America comes to Boston June 1 and 2 bringing original flavors, made by local and visiting artisans, to Eataly Boston at the Prudential Center, to share the unique culture of real Italian gelato. Tickets are $25 for adults, $10 for children and $20 for seniors. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Boylston Plaza, 800 Boylston St., Boston.
The Greenway Open Market is back for another season featuring area artists, crafters and independent designers. Explore the parks, stroll tree-lined promenades, take in the city sights, soak up the sunshine, play in the Rings Fountain, grab a bite to eat at a food truck, and shop at this original Boston experience. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., The Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway, Rings Fountain, Milk Street, Boston.
Learn how to make pasta from scratch with Law of Pasta and this hands-on pasta making workshop led by Chef Avery. $56-$70. 1-3 p.m., The KITCHEN presented by the Trustees, The Boston Public Market, 100 Hanover St., Boston.
City Winery Boston and the Greenway Conservancy bring City Winery on The Greenway to Dewey Square this summer. This downtown open-air wine garden will feature wine by City Winery Boston, along with beer and cider from Harpoon Brewery. Head down today from 1-9 p.m., Dewey Square, Atlantic Ave, Boston.
Chocolate Tour of Harvard Square
Join Off the Beaten Path Food Tours for a 90 minute chocolate tour of Harvard Square where you’ll hear interesting stories about the area, learn some fun facts about chocolate and sample some of what they say is the best and most interesting chocolaty treats around. Tickets are $35. Tours today at 2 p.m., 4 p.m. and 7 p.m., Harvard Square, Cambridge.
Blue Man Group at the Charles Playhouse
Combining music, technology and comedy, Blue Man Group creates a form of entertainment that can’t be defined, but appeals to people of all ages. Described as “innovative,” “energetic” and “wildly entertaining,” the best way to truly understand what Blue Man Group is, is to see the show yourself. Tickets start at $35. Performances today at 2 p.m., 5 p.m. and 8 p.m., Charles Playhouse, 74 Warrenton St., Boston.
Sunday, June 2
Head to HAPPY PLACE and experience larger than life size installations, multi-sensory immersive rooms and dozens of moments curated to Capture Your Happy. Tickets are $20-$30. 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., 500 Boylston St., Boston.
The award-winning SoWa Open Market is back for its 16th season. Stop by and enjoy Boston's largest celebration of local art, food and music. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., SoWa Boston, 450 Harrison Ave., Boston.
LEGO City: Report for Duty Event
The police chief needs a hero and it’s you at the LEGO City Report for Duty event. Activities include: build your own police badge, build your own police car to chase down the bad guys and take your helicopter on a test flight, plus enjoy a costume character meet and greets, other interactive themed activities and more. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., LEGOLAND Discovery Center, 598 Assembly Row, Somerville.
The 2019 Cambridge Arts River Festival is here. Enjoy staged and roving performances, hands-on art making, a climate action extravaganza, a mermaid promenade, plus artists and food vendors. The festival is free and open to all. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Central Square Cultural District (along Mass Ave., between Prospect and Sidney Streets and down Sidney Street to Pacific Street).
Gelato Festival America: Boston 2019
Gelato Festival America comes to Boston June 1 and 2 bringing original flavors, made by local and visiting artisans, to Eataly Boston at the Prudential Center, to share the unique culture of real Italian gelato. Tickets are $25 for adults, $10 for children and $20 for seniors. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Boylston Plaza, 800 Boylston St., Boston.
City Winery Boston and the Greenway Conservancy bring City Winery on The Greenway to Dewey Square this summer. This downtown open-air wine garden will feature wine by City Winery Boston, along with beer and cider from Harpoon Brewery. Head down today from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Dewey Square, Atlantic Ave, Boston.
Caribbean American Heritage Festival
The Caribbean American Heritage Festival showcases Boston’s Caribbean Diaspora community and local arts. Noon to 7 p.m., Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center, 1350 Tremont St., Roxbury Crossing.
Guided tours take place daily at Harpoon Brewery, giving visitors an up close and personal view of the brewing process. As part of the tour, visitors 21 and over will enjoy a range of freshly-brewed Harpoon and UFO beers. Tours last approximately one hour. Tickets are $5 and only available the day of the tour and can only be purchased in person. 11:30 to 5:30 p.m., Harpoon Brewery, 306 Northern Ave., Boston.
Sunday Funday at The Lawn on D
Come play in and enjoy great food, drinks and lawn games during Sunday Funday at The Lawn on D. Noon to 11 p.m. Enjoy live music at 6 p.m with Wolfpack. The Lawn on D, 420 D St., Boston.
Learn how to make pasta from scratch with Law of Pasta and this hands-on pasta making workshop led by Chef Avery. $56-$70. 4-6 p.m., The KITCHEN presented by the Trustees, The Boston Public Market, 100 Hanover St., Boston.
Blue Man Group at the Charles Playhouse
Combining music, technology and comedy, Blue Man Group creates a form of entertainment that can’t be defined, but appeals to people of all ages. Described as “innovative,” “energetic” and “wildly entertaining,” the best way to truly understand what Blue Man Group is, is to see the show yourself. Tickets start at $35. 5 p.m., Charles Playhouse, 74 Warrenton St., Boston.
Kool & The Gang take the stage tonight at the Lynn Memorial Auditorium. Tickets start at $37. Doors open at 7 p.m., show starts at 8 p.m., Lynn Memorial Auditorium, 3 City Hall Square, Lynn.
